Olympus SP-610UZ vs Pentax 645Z

Here, we will be matching up the Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax 645Z, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Pro DSLR by rivals Olympus and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the SP-610UZ (14MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the SP-610UZ (1/2.3") and 645Z (Medium format) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The SP-610UZ was launched 4 years prior to the 645Z which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus SP-610UZ being a Compact camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple summary of how the SP-610UZ matches up vs the 645Z in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus SP-610UZ and Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are provided at Olympus SP-610UZ Gallery and Pentax 645Z Gallery.

For those who are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Olympus SP-610UZ has outside dimensions of 107mm x 73mm x 73mm (4.2" x 2.9" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 405 grams (0.89 lbs) and the Pentax 645Z has sizing of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the SP-610UZ compared to the 645Z.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the SP-610UZ and 645Z is 79 and 49 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by going through specs. The picture here might give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the SP-610UZ and 645Z.

All in all, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The SP-610UZ due to its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Pentax 645Z will produce more detail utilizing its extra 37MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged SP-610UZ will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.